JPH08103543A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a game machine which can exhibit stage effects of sound by controlling the generation of various kinds of sound relating to a game with the use of first and second sound control means for controlling the generation of specific sound so as to cause the first and second means to issue sound. CONSTITUTION: Speakers 304, 314 are arranged in a front surface ornament so at to constitute an audio device having a stereo configuration structure. A control system incorporates a voice control circuit B812 and a voice control circuit A866. The voice control circuit B812 creates sound from data on the frame side, as effective sound required for a game, in accordance with output signals from a discharge and ejection control circuit 837 and a management device 850, and issues thus created sound from a speaker 712 provided in a rear mechanism. Meanwhile, the voice control circuit A863 creates sound relating to data of a role side in the form of a stereo sound, which is then amplified by an amplifier 864 and is then issued from the speakers 304, 314. In addition to the voice control circuit A863, a voice synthesizer IC carries out voice synthesis.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine, and more particularly to a game machine capable of generating a plurality of game states and outputting sounds related to the game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional game machine has only one speaker for outputting sound (for example, it is arranged at a lower portion of the game machine). For example, one speaker is provided on the open / close panel or the back surface on the front side. A single speaker outputs a plurality of types of sounds, such as a winning ball discharge sound, a big hit sound, and a reach sound. Further, the control circuit for controlling the output of the sound controls the generation of the monaural sound, and the monaural sound is output from one speaker. There are some differences in the layout of the speakers depending on the model and the manufacturer.

[0003]

By the way, the conventional game machine has the following problems in terms of sound production. (B) The conventional gaming machine has only one speaker, and the control circuit for controlling the sound output from this speaker is also one.
Since it was intended for each speaker, the effect of the sound (including the voice synthesis sound) was poor. (B) The sound output from the speaker was monaural, so there was no sense of quality. (C) Further, it was difficult to increase the interest of the player by the spread of the sound and the sound. (E) Recently, the game contents of gaming machines have become diversified, and the sounds (especially, voice synthesis sounds) generated with it have tended to increase, but it is becoming difficult to supplement with one speaker. There was a problem. (F) Therefore, a sound with a low priority may be invalidated and a process that does not occur may be taken, but this cannot produce a sufficient sound effect. For example, when it is time to generate a plurality of sounds (for example, a big hit sound and an award ball discharge sound) at the same time, the output cannot be performed conventionally. (G) Since only one speaker of the conventional game machine is provided on the opening / closing panel or the front frame, it is difficult to obtain an effective sound effect in a noisy environment inside the game store. In practice, the conventional game machine configuration has a limit in terms of space.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of obtaining a sufficient sound effect.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1 is capable of generating a plurality of gaming states and is capable of outputting a sound related to the gaming. First to perform control to generate a related specific sound
Sound control means, second sound control means for performing control to generate a special sound related to the game, first sound output means for outputting sound based on the output of the first sound control means, and the second Second sound output means for outputting a sound based on the output of the sound control means.

As a preferred aspect, for example, as described in claim 2, the first sound output means is arranged in a lower portion of the gaming machine, and the second sound output means is arranged in an upper portion of the gaming machine. You may do it. For example, as described in claim 3, the second sound output means may be capable of generating a stereo sound. For example, as described in claim 4, the second sound control means may perform control to generate at least a sound related to the game. For example, as described in claim 5, the first sound control means may perform control to generate at least a sound concerning information on the frame side of the gaming machine. For example, as described in claim 6, at least one or more of the first sound control means or the second sound control means outputs a fluctuating sound that the player listens to for a long time at the sound control stage at 1 / f.
You may make it process.

[0007]

In the present invention, the generation of various sounds relating to the game is controlled by the first sound control means for controlling the generation of a specific sound and the second sound control means for controlling the generation of the special sound, and these controls are performed. Sounds are respectively output from the plurality of first sound output means and the plurality of second sound output means based on the output of the means. Therefore, the sound effect can be enhanced. Also, the sound output from the second sound output means (for example, two speakers) can be made into a stereo sound, and a high-class feeling can be provided. It is possible to enhance the interest of the player by the spread and the sound. The game contents of amusement machines are diversified,
Even if the number of sounds to be generated increases accordingly, it is possible to sufficiently cope with it. For example, even when it is time to generate a plurality of sounds (for example, a big hit sound and a winning ball discharge sound) at the same time, the sound can be output.

[0008]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 15 show a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a prepaid card type pachinko machine. A. Front Configuration of Pachinko Device FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing the entire pachinko device. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is a pachinko machine, which is roughly divided into a pachinko machine 2 and a card-type ball lending machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a ball lending machine) 3 as a game medium lending device, which form a pair. Is installed. The pachinko machine 1 in which the pachinko machine 2 and the card type ball lending machine 3 are installed as a pair,
It is called a so-called CR machine (card reading machine). The ball lending machine 3 has a built-in card reader.
The front panel 4 of the card has a card insertion slot 5 into which a prepaid card is inserted, and three rows of 7-segment light-emitting diodes for displaying the card remaining frequency indicator 6, a light-emitting diode, etc. And a card acceptance display 7 for indicating that the card acceptance is valid.

The pachinko machine 2 has a game board 10 forming a game area, a frame-shaped front frame 11, and a glass (transparent plate) 12a.
A metal glass frame (metal frame) 12 (however, it is hardly visible in FIG. 1, see FIGS. 2 to 7 for details), and a mounting base plate 13 mounted on the front side of the glass frame 12. , And a front decorative body 14 attached to the front side of the mounting base board 13. The frame-shaped front frame 11 is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 2 so as to be openable and closable, and an opening is formed at substantially the center of the pachinko machine 2, so that various winning devices and the like used for playing games on the game board 10 can be seen through the opening. The glass frame 12 corresponds to an opening / closing frame, and has an opening formed in the center. Further, the pachinko machine 2 has a front display panel 15 and a front operation panel 16 on the front side. The frame-shaped front frame 11 is made of wood (may be made of resin)
The machine frame 17 is openably and closably supported by an upper hinge 18 and a lower hinge (not shown), and the glass frame 12 is openably and closably supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11, and particularly detachable in this embodiment. It is structured (details will be described later). An edging portion 19 is provided on the left side of the frame-shaped front frame 11 in the figure, and the edging portion 19 is made of metal like the glass frame 12. The mounting base board 13 is not arranged at the edge decoration portion 19. This is the mounting base board 1
This is because when the mounting base board 13 is arranged up to the number of 3, it becomes difficult to open and close the glass frame 12 (for example, the front decorative body 14 collides with the frame-shaped front frame 11), so that a margin is provided. The game board 10 including the frame-shaped front frame 11, the machine frame 17, the front display panel 15, the front operation panel 16 and the like.
The other parts form the gaming machine main body 20 as a whole.

Here, the front decorative body 14 is arranged on the front side of the pachinko machine 2 so as to surround the game area, and an outer speaker cover 371 containing the speaker 304 and an outer speaker cover 37 containing the speaker 314.
2, a lamp cover 351, which incorporates the upper decorative lamp relay board 306, opening edge decoration lenses 231 to 234 (some are not shown), a side decoration 401, and a side decoration 402 (detailed configuration is See below). In this case, the speakers 304 and 314 form a stereo arrangement acoustic device (particularly, a sound output portion). Further, the opening edge decoration lenses 231 to 234 are arranged to surround the game area, and the opening edge decoration lenses 231 are provided.
A game is played in the area of the game board surrounded by ~ 234. The outer speaker covers 371 and 372, the lamp cover 351 and the side decorations 401 and 402 are slightly projected toward the front side of the pachinko machine 2, and are formed in a relatively large shape, and are colored in a colorful color.

On the front display panel 15, an upper plate 21, a card frequency display (card balance display) 22 for displaying the balance of a prepaid card, and a ball lending button (conversion button) operated when purchasing a ball. 23, a card ejection button (return button) 24 that is operated when ejecting a prepaid card, a ball lendable indicator 25, and balls of the upper plate 21 to be described later.
A push button 26 for opening and closing the ball passage to be moved to 2 is provided. In addition, instead of a card reader in the ball lending machine 3, for example, a card reader / writer is arranged, and a game card in which value information such as the number of balls and identification information of the player is stored is used to write the game result to the card Data processing such as the above may be possible. Further, the gaming card is not limited to a prepaid card, and may be a gaming machine that uses a ball number card in which value information such as the number of balls is stored, or an identification card in which player identification information is stored. .

The point is that a card reader capable of reading this card information or a card reader / writer capable of reading / writing in order to use a game card. For example, the present invention can be applied to an enclosed ball type gaming machine (for example, a credit type gaming machine) in a complete card type pachinko gaming system. Further, it is not limited to the example in which the magnetic card is used as the game card, and for example, a game machine using an IC card may be used. When an IC card is used, as a matter of course, the card reader or the card reader / writer that corresponds to the IC card is used. It should be noted that the card reader and the card control device may be separately disposed as separate bodies, or both may be integrated, and for example, the card control device may be incorporated inside the card reader.

The front operation panel 16 has an ashtray 31, a ball storage tray (receiving tray) 32 for storing balls, and a ball pulling lever 33 for pulling out the balls stored in the ball storage tray 32 to the outside downward.
And a firing operation knob 34 for operating the firing device. A front frame decoration member 41 is provided on the right side of the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2 in the figure, and resin decorations 42 and 43 and a locking portion 44 are arranged on the front frame decoration member 41. . The resin decorations 42, 43 are made of resin in a vertically long shape with colorful colors and are made of resin.
To decorate. The resin decorations 42 and 43 do not have a lamp inside, but a lamp may be built-in to control blinking. The glass frame 12 is the front frame 11
It is supported to be openable and closable, and is normally locked to the front frame 11 by a locking device. When the glass frame 12 is opened, the lock state of the locking device is released by opening the locking device by inserting a predetermined key into the locking part 44 and rotating the key. The resin decoration 4 on the front frame decoration member 41
Since the reference numerals 2 and 43 are made of resin, they may be integrally formed with the mounting base board 13, for example. Alternatively, the front frame decoration member 41 is entirely attached to the base board 13
You may make it integrally molded with.

Here, the game area on the game board may be any, and any configuration may be adopted as long as it is a pachinko game machine using a game ball. For example, it belongs to the so-called "first type", and is provided with a display device (special symbol display device) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and the variable display result on this display device is displayed with a predetermined special symbol. It may be a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state (big hit state) advantageous to the player on the condition. In addition, a game is performed by changing the symbol content of the display device, and a gaming machine belonging to the "third type" or another type of gaming machine provided with the display device, a so-called "second type" gaming machine. Or, it can be widely applied to other models (for example, other types). Further, the present invention can be applied to each type of gaming machine that does not have a display device. In this embodiment, the type belonging to the "first type" is used.

B. Mounting Structure of Mounting Base Board Next, a mounting structure of the mounting base board (mounting means) 13 will be described. 2 is a diagram showing the upper side of the mounting base plate 13, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the lower side of the mounting base plate 13, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the right side portion of the mounting base plate 13. (A) Mounting Structure on Upper Side of Mounting Base Board 13 First, the mounting structure on the upper side of the mounting base board 13 will be described with reference to FIG. 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the mounting base board 13 will be described later. Although it can be divided into three parts, it is shown here in a state before being assembled. Bosses 101, 102 into which screws can be screwed are formed on the back surface of the upper side of the mounting base board 13. On the other hand, glass holding frames 103 and 104 are formed in the glass frame 12 so as to be able to hold two pieces of glass. By inserting the glass into the glass holding frames 103 and 104 from the upper side, the glass becomes glass. It is attached to the frame 12. Further, a folding edge 106 having a constant length is formed along the periphery of the opening 105 on the back surface side above the glass frame 12.

A base board fixing member 10 is provided at the folding edge 106.
7, the base plate fixing member 107 has an elongated shape, and the engaging pieces 108 and 10 that form slits.
9 are provided. The base board fixing member 107 is made of resin, but may be made of metal. Further, the upper end portion of the base board fixing member 107 is a folded-back portion 107a, and the folded-back edge 106 fits into the slit 111 formed by the folded-back portion 107a and the engaging piece 108 to engage with the engaging piece 108. The bosses 101 and 102 on the back surface side of the mounting base board 13 can be fitted into the slits 112 formed by the pieces 109. Glass pressing members 113 and 114 are formed below both ends of the base board fixing member 107, and the glass pressing members 113 and 114 have a function of coming into contact with the glass and preventing vibration of the glass. Further, the central portion 107c of the base board fixing member 107 is formed in an R shape so that the player does not obstruct his / her vision when looking at the game area of the game board.

To attach the upper side of the mounting base board 13 to the glass frame 12, first, the folded edge 106 of the glass frame 12 is provided in the slit 111 of the base board fixing member 107 (consisting of the folded portion 107a and the engaging piece 108). The boss 10 on the back side of the base plate 13 is inserted into the slit 112 (composed of the engaging piece 108 and the engaging piece 109) while being inserted.
1, 102 are fitted. Next, the base board fixing member 1
Screws (not shown) are inserted into screw holes 121a and 121b formed at both ends of 07, and screwed into bosses 101 and 102 on the rear surface side of the mounting base board 13. As a result, the mounting base board 13 and the base board fixing member 107 are connected so as to sandwich the glass frame 12, and in the end, the upper side of the mounting base board 13 can be attached to the glass frame 12. At this time, since the folded edge 106 of the glass frame 12 is inserted into the slit 111 of the base board fixing member 107, it can be firmly fixed.

(B) Mounting Structure on Lower Side of Mounting Base Board 13 Next, the mounting structure on the lower side of the mounting base board 13 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the mounting base board 13 can be divided into three parts as will be described later, but here, the lower side of the mounting base board 13 is shown in a state before being assembled. Bosses 131, 13 into which screws can be screwed on the lower surface of the mounting base board 13
2 is formed and a large number of ribs 133a, 133 are formed.
b, ... (Because the others are complicated, the coding is omitted). Similarly, a base board fixing member 134 can be fitted to the folded edge 106 on the lower side of the glass frame 12, and the base board fixing member 134 has an elongated shape and a U-shaped cross section, and the bosses 131, 132. The slit 135 that can be fitted with is formed. The base board fixing member 134 is made of resin,
It may be made of metal. When the base board fixing member 134 is attached to a part of the base board fixing member 134 and is connected to the base board 13, the base board fixing member 107 has ribs 133a.
The escape notches 136 are formed so as not to abut against, and the escape notches 137 and 138 for the bosses 131 and 132 are formed. A screw hole into which a screw can be inserted is formed in a portion of the base board fixing member 134 corresponding to the escape notches 137 and 138.

To attach the lower side of the mounting base plate 13 to the glass frame 12, first, the folded edge 106 of the glass frame 12 is inserted into the slit 135 of the base plate fixing member 134, and the base plate 13 is attached to the slit 135.
The bosses 131 and 132 on the back surface side of are fitted. Then
Notches 137, 138 for escape of the mounting base board 13
A screw (not shown) is inserted into the screw hole formed in the portion of (1) and screwed into the bosses 131, 132 on the back surface side of the mounting base board 13. As a result, the mounting base plate 13 and the base plate fixing member 134 are connected so as to sandwich the glass frame 12, and in the end, the lower side of the mounting base plate 13 can be attached to the glass frame 12. At this time, since the folded edge 106 of the glass frame 12 is inserted into the slit 135 of the base board fixing member 134, it can be firmly fixed. In this way, the mounting base board 13
The upper side and the lower side of the are fixed to the glass frame 12 via the mounting base board 13. The mounting base board 1
To remove the upper side and the lower side of 3, respectively, reverse the above procedure.

(C) Mounting structure of the right side portion of the mounting base board 13 Next, referring to FIG. 4, the right side portion of the mounting base board 13 (the portion located on the right side when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, The same applies to the left side part). As shown in FIG. 4, the mounting base board 13 can be divided into three parts as will be described later, but here, the right side portion of the mounting base board 13 is shown in a state before being assembled. Bosses 141, 142, 143 into which screws can be screwed are formed on the back surface of the right side portion of the mounting base board 13. Folded edge 1 on the right side of the glass frame 12
Similarly, a base plate fixing member 144 can be fitted to the base plate 06, and the base plate fixing member 144 has an elongated shape and a U-shaped cross section, and a slit 145 into which the bosses 141, 142, 143 can be fitted. Is configured.
The base board fixing member 144 is made of resin, but may be made of metal. The glass frame 12 has bosses 141, 14
Relief notches 151, 152, 1 for 2, 143
53 is formed. Notches for escape 151, 15
A screw engaging portion 1 having screw holes into which screws can be inserted is formed in a portion of the base board fixing member 144 corresponding to Nos. 2 and 153.
54, 155, 156 are provided. Screw engaging part 1
54, 155, 156 are cylindrical and have bosses 141, 14
The shape is such that the heads of 2, 143 can be stored.

To attach the right side portion of the mounting base plate 13 to the glass frame 12, first, the base plate fixing member 144 is attached.
The folding edge 106 of the glass frame 12 is inserted into the slit 145 of the glass frame 12, and the boss 1 on the rear surface side of the mounting base board 13 is attached to the screw engaging portions 154, 155, and 156, respectively.
41, 142 and 143 are fitted together. Next, screws are inserted into the screw holes of the screw engaging portions 154, 155, 156 of the base board fixing member 144 and screwed into the bosses 141, 142, 143 on the back surface side of the mounting base board 13, respectively. As a result, the mounting base plate 13 and the base plate fixing member 144 are connected to each other with the glass frame 12 sandwiched therebetween, and consequently, the right side portion of the mounting base plate 13 can be attached to the glass frame 12. At this time, the folded edge 106 of the glass frame 12 is aligned with the slit 14 of the base board fixing member 144.
Since it is inserted in 5, it can be firmly fixed. In this way, the right side portion of the mounting base board 13 is fixed to the glass frame 12 via the mounting base board 13. Note that the procedure for reversing the above is to remove the mounting base board 13. Further, although the mounting structure of the left side portion of the mounting base board 13 is not shown, it has the same structure and the mounting method is also the same.

C. Attachment Structure of Glass Frame Next, the attachment structure of the glass frame (opening / closing frame) 12 will be described. FIG. 5 is a view showing a state where the glass frame 12 is opened,
FIG. 6 is a view showing a state in which the glass frame 12 is closed. Explaining the opening / closing instruction structure of the glass frame 12 with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, the glass frame 12 is formed in a square frame shape, and the opening / closing mechanism section 160 is provided on one side thereof. The opening / closing mechanism section 160 supports the glass frame 12 so that it can be opened / closed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2, and at the same time, supports the glass frame 12 in the pachinko machine 2.
It has an attaching / detaching means 161 which is detachably attached.
A plurality of (two in this case) opening / closing mechanism parts 160 are provided on the glass frame 12. In this embodiment, the lower opening / closing mechanism parts 160 are shown, and the upper opening / closing mechanism parts are not shown. The glass frame 12 can be stably attached to the pachinko machine 2 (in particular, the edge decoration portion 19) by the two opening / closing mechanism portions.

As shown in FIG. 7, the attaching / detaching means 161 has an attaching / detaching mechanism section 162 and an operating section (operating means) 163 for operating the attaching / detaching mechanism section 162. Attachment / detachment mechanism 162
Is a support shaft 164 capable of supporting the glass frame 12 in an openable and closable manner,
A support shaft storage portion 165 integrally formed with the main body of the glass frame 12 for storing the support shaft 164 slidably, and a spring 16 for urging the support shaft 164 in a direction for storing the support shaft 164 in the support shaft storage portion 165.
6. A cutout 165a is formed in a part of the support shaft storage portion 165 so as not to be an obstacle when pulling the support shaft 164 upward. Spring 166
One end side of the glass frame 1 engages with the operation portion 163, and the other end side of the glass frame 1
It is fixed to the main body of 2. In order to raise the support shaft 164, the operating portion 163 is pulled upward, but at this time, the support shaft 164 resists the urging force of the spring 166 and the support shaft storage portion 1
Pulled upward from 65. On the contrary, the operation unit 16
When the hand is released from 3, the support shaft 164 is stored in the support shaft storage portion 165 by the urging force of the spring 166, and the support shaft 164 is stored in the maximum storage state by the length L as shown in the figure.
Of the shaft of the support shaft 165 projects downward from the end of the support shaft storage portion 165.

The attaching / detaching means 161 of the opening / closing mechanism section 160 is adapted to engage with a part of the frame-shaped metal edge decoration portion 19 around the front side of the frame-shaped front frame 11, The decoration portion 19 has a support shaft 16 protruding from the support shaft storage portion 165.
A support shaft support portion 167 is provided for rotatably supporting the tip end portion of No. 4. The support shaft support portion 167 is formed integrally with the support shaft support portion 167 by projecting in the horizontal direction by a predetermined length so as to be substantially orthogonal to the edge decoration portion 19. The support shaft support portion 167 supports the tip end portion of the support shaft 164. A tapered support hole 168 is provided which is tapered. In addition, the edge decoration part 1
A cutout 169 is formed at a position where the support shaft support portion 167 is provided.

Now, the procedure for attaching the glass frame 12 to the trim portion 19 will be described. The operation of the opening / closing mechanism 160 is the same for the upper opening / closing mechanism not shown. However, the upper opening / closing mechanism section is different in that the operating section is in a fixed state. Glass frame 1
In order to attach the opening / closing mechanism part 160 of No. 2 to the edge decoration part 19, first, the tip of the spindle of the upper opening / closing mechanism part in the glass frame 12 is placed at the support shaft support part (not shown) of the edge decoration part 19. Move it to and insert it into the support hole of the taper strip of the spindle support. On the other hand, at this time, at substantially the same timing, with respect to the lower opening / closing mechanism section of the glass frame 12,
The operation portion 163 of the attaching / detaching means 161 is pulled up to store the tip end portion of the support shaft 164 in the support shaft storage portion 165, and in this state, the support shaft storage portion 165 is trimmed.
Is moved to the support shaft support portion 167, and then the hand is released from the operation portion 163 to insert the tip end portion of the support shaft 164 into the tapered support hole 168 of the support shaft support portion 167. Up and down 2
The opening / closing mechanism 160 is attached to the edging 19 by performing the above procedure for one opening / closing mechanism. And thereby, the glass frame 12 can be fixed to the edge decoration part 19 so that opening and closing is possible. On the other hand, in order to remove the opening / closing mechanism section 160 of the glass frame 12 from the edging section 19, the procedure reverse to the above is performed. That is, first, the operating portion 163 of the attaching / detaching means 161 is pulled upward, the tip end portion of the support shaft 164 is stored in the support shaft storage portion 165, and the support shaft support portion 167 is pulled out from the tapered support hole 168. Then, in this state, the support shaft storage portion 165 is attached to the trim portion 19.
It is moved in a direction away from the spindle support portion 167. Also, with respect to the upper opening / closing mechanism section, the opening / closing mechanism section 160 is detached from the edging section 19 by performing the same procedure of pulling out the tip end portion of the support shaft from the tapered support hole 168. And thereby, the glass frame 12 can be removed from the edge decoration part 19.

Returning to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a cutout 171 is formed in the edge decoration portion 19 at a position facing the operation portion 163 of the attaching / detaching means 161, and the cutout 171 is formed.
Is adapted to accommodate the operation portion 163 when the glass frame 12 is closed. When the glass frame 12 is opened, as shown in FIG. 6, the operation portion 163 deviates from the notch 171 to allow free opening and closing. On the other hand, when the glass frame 12 is closed, as shown in FIG.
71, and the operation portion 163 is locked so as not to be moved upward by mistake. Note that nails 172 and 173 (others are not shown) are formed in the edge decoration portion 19 so that nails (not shown) can be inserted to attach the edge decoration portion 19 to the frame-shaped front frame 11.

D. Structure of Mounting Base Board Next, the structure of the mounting base board 13 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the mounting base board 13 (particularly, a front perspective view). In FIG. 8, the mounting base board 13
Is roughly divided into three parts, that is, a first mounting base board 13A, a second mounting base board 13B, and a third mounting base board 13C (that is, three divisions), and these are connected to each other to be assembled. Has become. Each of the first mounting base board 13A, the second mounting base board 13B, and the third mounting base board 13C is molded of resin, and a fitting portion is formed at each end.
The first mounting base board 13A is arranged on the upper left side of the front of the pachinko machine 2, and has fitting portions 201, 202 and a mounting portion 203. Further, the first mounting base board 13A is formed in a thin flat plate shape, and the inner portion is formed in an R shape corresponding to the game area. An opening edge decoration lens (not shown here) is attached to the first mounting base board 13A by penetrating an opening edge decoration base (however, the one corresponding to the first mounting base board 13A is not shown). A plurality of bosses (fastening means) 204 are formed. In addition, in order to prevent the boss 204 from becoming complicated, reference numerals are given only to some of them. Further, three bosses 205 are formed on the fitting portion 201 of the first mounting base board 13A, and two U-shaped positioning protrusions 206 that project laterally with respect to the second mounting base board 13B. Are formed. In addition, in order to prevent the positioning protrusion 206 from becoming complicated, only some of the components are denoted by reference numerals. Further, the first mounting base board 13
The third mounting base board 1 is provided on the back side of the fitting portion 202 of A.
Positioning protrusion 2 formed on a fitting portion 222 of 3C described later.
A positioning boss (not shown) that can be engaged with 24 is formed.

The second mounting base board 13B is arranged on the upper right side of the front of the pachinko machine 2. The fitting section 211,
It has 212 and attachment parts 213 and 214.
The second mounting base board 13B is formed in a thin flat plate shape, and the inner portion is formed in an R shape corresponding to the game area. A plurality of bosses (fastening means) 217 are formed on the second mounting base board 13B so as to penetrate through the opening edge decoration bases 215 and 216 and attach an opening edge decoration lens (not shown here). . Lamps 215a and 216a are arranged on the opening edge portion decorative bases 215 and 216, respectively, and the lamps 215a and 216a are controlled to light (or blink) according to a game state. In addition, in order to avoid the boss 217 from becoming complicated, reference numerals are given only to some of them. The mounting portion 213 protrudes toward the first mounting base board 13A and is formed in the shape of three engaging protrusions having screw holes. Similarly, the mounting portion 214 projects toward the third mounting base board 13C, and is formed in the shape of one engagement protrusion having a screw hole. In addition, the fitting portion 211 of the second mounting base board 13B
On the back surface side of the fitting portion 20 of the first mounting base board 13A
Positioning bosses (not shown) that can be engaged with the two U-shaped positioning protrusions 206 formed on the No. 1 are formed. The positioning boss has a cylindrical shape, and the U-shaped positioning protrusion 206 is engaged with the positioning boss to connect them. Furthermore, the second mounting base board 13B
Is a fitting portion 221 to be described later of the third mounting base board 13C.
Positioning bosses (not shown) that can be engaged with the U-shaped positioning protrusions 225 formed on the are formed.

The third mounting base board 13C is arranged on the lower front side of the pachinko machine 2, and has fitting portions 221 and 22.
Have two. Further, the third mounting base board 13C is formed in a thin flat plate shape, is formed substantially elongated corresponding to the lower part of the game area, and the inner portion of each end is formed in a small diameter R shape. A plurality of bosses (fastening means) 223 for attaching opening edge decoration lenses (not shown in FIG. 8) are formed on the third mounting base board 13C. In addition, in order to avoid the boss 223 from becoming complicated, reference numerals are given only to some of them. Further, a positioning boss (not shown) formed on the back surface side of the fitting portion 202 of the first mounting base board 13A is provided on the third mounting base board 13C.
A U-shaped positioning protrusion 224 that can be engaged with the fitting base 212 of the second mounting base board 13B is formed.
A U-shaped positioning protrusion 225 that can be engaged with a positioning boss (not shown) formed on the back surface side of the is formed.

The fitting portion 20 of the first mounting base board 13A
1 is formed with a vertically elongated female type slit, and the fitting portion 2 of the second mounting base board 13B is fitted to this slit.
Male type convex portion formed on the back side of 11 (not shown)
Can be fitted. First mounting base board 13A
In order to assemble the second mounting base board 13B and the second mounting base board 13B, first, two positioning protrusions 206 formed on the back surface side of the fitting section 221 of the first mounting base board 13A are formed in the fitting section 201 of the second mounting base board 13B. Positioning is performed by engaging the two positioning bosses that have been formed (an engagement state in which a U-shaped positioning protrusion is placed over the positioning boss) to perform positioning, and at the same time, female type fitting of the first mounting base board 13A. Second mounting base plate 1 for the part 201
The fitting portion 211 is fitted to the back surface side of the convex portion of the male type 3B. As a result, both are connected while being positioned. Next, screws are inserted into the three mounting portions 213 of the second mounting base board 13B and screwed and fixed to the three bosses 205 formed in the fitting portion 201 of the first mounting base board 13A. As a result, the first mounting base board 13A and the second mounting base board 13
B is assembled. Since the fitting portions 201 and 211 are sufficiently fitted in a slit shape, they can be firmly connected.

Next, a female type longitudinal slit is formed in the fitting portion 221 of the third mounting base board 13C,
A male type convex portion (not shown) formed in the fitting portion 212 of the second mounting base board 13B can be fitted into this slit. Similarly, a female type vertical slit is formed in the fitting portion 222 of the third mounting base board 13C, and a male formed on the back surface side of the fitting portion 202 of the first mounting base board 13A with respect to this slit. The back side of the convex portion (not shown) of the type can be fitted.
In order to assemble the first mounting base board 13A and the second mounting base board 13B with respect to the third mounting base board 13C, first, one U-shaped member formed on the fitting portion 222 of the third mounting base board 13C is formed. Positioning protrusion 224
Is engaged with one positioning boss formed on the fitting portion 202 of the first mounting base board 13A for positioning, and at the same time, the first mounting is performed on the female fitting portion 222 of the third mounting base board 13C. The fitting portion 202 having the male type convex portion of the base board 13A is fitted.
As a result, both are connected while being positioned.
Next, a screw is inserted into one mounting portion 203 of the first mounting base board 13A to insert the third mounting base board 13C.
It is screwed and fixed to one boss 226 formed in the fitting portion 222 of the. As a result, the third mounting base board 13C and the first mounting base board 13A are assembled. Since the fitting portions 222 and 202 are sufficiently fitted in a slit shape, they can be firmly connected.

Similarly, one positioning projection 225 formed on the fitting portion 221 of the third mounting base board 13C is attached to the second mounting base board 13 at almost the same timing.
The positioning portion is formed by engaging with one positioning boss formed on the rear surface side of the fitting portion 212 of B, and at the same time, the second mounting base board 13B with respect to the female fitting portion 221 of the third mounting base board 13C. The fitting portion 212 is fitted to the back surface side of the male type convex portion. As a result, both are connected while being positioned. Next, a screw is inserted into one mounting portion 214 of the second mounting base board 13B and screwed into one boss 227 formed at the fitting portion 221 of the third mounting base board 13C to be fixed. As a result, the third mounting base board 13C and the second mounting base board 13B are assembled. Each fitting part 22
Since the slits 1 and 212 are sufficiently fitted to each other, they can be firmly connected. In this way, the three first mounting base boards 13A, the second mounting base boards 13B,
The third mounting base board 13C is connected to each other and assembled. Then, the assembled state is fixed to the glass frame 12 as described above.

E. Configuration of Aperture Edge Decoration Body Lens Next, the aperture edge decoration body lens will be described. FIG. 9 is a view showing an opening edge portion decoration lens. In FIG.
The opening edge decoration lens is roughly divided into four parts, that is, the opening edge decoration lens (decoration cover body) 231-2.
It is designed to be divided into 34 (that is, divided into 4). Each of the opening edge portion decoration lenses 231 to 234 is made of a semitransparent resin and has a lens function. Further, the respective end portions of the opening edge decoration lenses 231 to 234 are stepped so that the facing end portions can be easily connected to each other. Specifically, one end is concavely processed and the other end facing is convexly processed. It should be noted that the opening edge portion decoration lenses 231 to 234 may be coated with a colorful color, or may be a semi-transparent and nearly colorless color.

The opening edge portion decoration lens 231 is arranged in the upper center of the game area, and the first mounting base board 1
The bosses 204 formed on the 3A and the bosses 217 formed on the second mounting base board 13B are fixed with screws. Similarly, the opening edge portion decoration lens 232
Is arranged on the left side of the game area, and is fixed by screwing it to the boss 204 formed on the first mounting base board 13A. In addition, the opening edge portion decoration lens 233
Is arranged on the right side of the game area, and is fixed by screwing it to the boss 217 formed on the second mounting base board 13B. Furthermore, the opening edge portion decoration lens 23
Numeral 4 is arranged on the lower side of the game area, and is fixed by screwing it to the boss 223 formed on the third mounting base board 13C. It should be noted that each opening edge portion decoration lens 2
Although small holes for screwing are formed in 31 to 234, they are not shown. The fixing is not limited to fixing with screws, and for example, a protrusion having a lockable structure may be provided inside the opening edge portion decoration lenses 231 to 234. By doing so, the workability of maintenance and inspection is good. Here, in order to display the lucky numbers on the opening edge portion decoration lenses 231 to 234, a semi-transparent pattern can be turned on in correspondence with the lamp, and for example, a symbol variation such that the lamp is turned on and displayed at the time of a big hit. You may play a game. By doing so, the opening edge portion decoration lenses 231 to 234 can be effectively utilized.

The opening edge decoration bases 215 and 216 are housed inside the opening edge decoration lens 233, and the opening edge decoration base lens 233 is arranged on the opening edge decoration bases 215 and 216. Lamp (electrical component) 215
The lighting lights a and 216a are transmitted while being enlarged by the lens function. In addition, other opening edge portion decoration lenses 231 and 2
Similarly for 32, opening edge decorative base (electrical parts)
Is built in (not shown). On the other hand, although the opening edge portion decoration body lens 234 does not include the opening edge portion decoration body substrate, the opening edge portion decoration body substrate may be incorporated in this portion as well. By doing so, it becomes possible to decorate the entire periphery of the game area according to the game state.

Here, the three first mounting base plates 13
The mounting base board 13 including A, the second mounting base board 13B, and the third mounting base board 13C, and the opening edge decoration body 502 collectively form a game area partitioning member 501 (see FIG. 8). The game area division member 501 is the glass frame 1
2, the mounting base board 13 forms a central opening 503, and the opening edge decoration lenses 231 to 234 are formed around the central opening 503.
Is provided. Then, the opening edge portion decoration lens 231 to
234 and the opening edge decoration bases 215 and 216 (including the opening edge decoration base built in the opening edge decoration lens 232, which is not shown in the figure) are the opening edge decorations (electric display means) as a whole. 502 is configured (see FIGS. 8 and 9). The game area dividing member 501 is a main game area (a area visually divided through the central opening 503) in which a main game is played on the game board 10 by the released game balls, and an area other than this main area (center). Except for the opening portion 503, the function of making a section with the area where the game area dividing member 501 is arranged visible from the front is exhibited. In addition, in this embodiment, by arranging the game area division member 501 on the front side of the glass frame 12, the division between the main game area and the area other than the main area can be visually recognized from the front, but the invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, for example, the game area dividing member 501 may be arranged on the rear side of the glass frame 12 so that the same function is exhibited.

F. Configuration of Electrical Decoration Member Next, the configuration of the electrical decoration member arranged on the mounting base boards 13A and 13B will be described. FIG. 10 is a view showing how the electrical decoration members arranged on the mounting base boards 13A and 13B are mounted. In FIG. 10, a substantially circular speaker installation portion 301 for installing a speaker (second sound output means) 304 described later is formed on the installation base board 13A, and a cylindrical partition wall is provided around the speaker installation portion 301. 302 is provided. The partition wall 302 prevents the sound emitted from the speaker 304 from unnecessarily leaking to the surroundings (for example, in the lateral direction), and mainly emits the sound emitted from the speaker 304 to the front side. Around the partition wall 302, four speaker mounting bosses (fastening means) 303 of a fixed length projecting from the mounting base board 13A are provided (in the drawing, two symbols are attached, which is complicated). , Other symbols are omitted), boss 3
In 03, a screw groove into which a screw can be screwed is formed.

A speaker 304 can be attached to the speaker mounting boss 303, and the speaker 304 has an upper decorative lamp relay board 306 via a lead wire 305.
It is connected to the. Various decorative lamps and connectors are arranged on the upper decorative lamp relay board 306, and a flat cable 307 for centralized wiring is connected thereto.
A speaker protection member 308 and an inner speaker cover 309 are sequentially arranged on the front side of the speaker 304. The speaker protection member 308 is made of a metal mesh and has an inner speaker cover 30.
When a thin pin-shaped member (for example, a toothpick) is thrust through "9" by means of "mischief" or the like, the invasion is blocked to prevent the speaker 304 from being damaged. The inner speaker cover 309 is made of resin and entirely covers and protects the speaker protection member 308 and the speaker 304. In order to attach the speaker 304 and the speaker protection member 308, first, the speaker 304 is placed on the speaker installation portion 301 (state of FIG. 11), then the speaker protection member 308 is superposed on the front side of the speaker 304, and the speaker protection member 308 After inserting screws into the four screw holes 308a formed in the four corners and passing the screws through the four screw holes 304a formed in the four corners of the speaker 304,
Screw it into the boss 303. This allows the speaker 304
Both of them are fixed to the base board 13A with the speaker protection member 308 superposed on the front side thereof. Then, the inner speaker cover 309 is put on it.
The speaker 30 is attached to the inner speaker cover 309.
4 lead wire opening 30 for passing lead wire 305 to
9a is formed.

Next, the mounting base board 13B is also formed with a substantially circular speaker installation portion 311 for similarly installing a speaker (second sound output means) 314, which will be described later, around the speaker installation portion 311. Is provided with a cylindrical partition wall 312. The partition wall 312 unnecessarily surrounds the sound emitted from the speaker 314 (for example, in the lateral direction).
The sound emitted from the speaker 314 is mainly output to the front side. Around the partition wall 312, four speaker mounting bosses (fastening means) 313 of a fixed length projecting from the mounting base board 13B are provided (in the drawing, two symbols are attached, which is complicated and therefore complicated). , Other symbols are omitted), and a screw groove into which a screw can be screwed is formed on the boss 313.

A speaker 314 can be mounted on the speaker mounting boss 313, and the speaker 314 connects the upper decorative lamp relay board 306 via the lead wire 315.
It is connected to the. Further, a speaker protection member 318 and an inner speaker cover 319 are sequentially arranged on the front side of the speaker 314. The speaker protection member 318 is made of a metal mesh, and when a thin pin-shaped member (for example, a toothpick) is thrust through the inner speaker cover 319 by "mischief" or the like, the speaker protection member 318 is prevented from entering and the speaker 314 is damaged. This is to prevent the occurrence of problems such as. The inner speaker cover 319 is made of resin and is a speaker protection member 31.
8 and speaker 314 are generally covered and protected.
To attach the speaker 314 and the speaker protection member 318, first place the speaker 314 on the speaker installation portion 311 (state of FIG. 11), and then stack the speaker protection member 318 on the front side of the speaker 314 to remove the speaker protection member 318. Screws are inserted into the four screw holes 318a formed in the four corners, and the screws are inserted into the four screw holes 318a formed in the four corners of the speaker 314.
After passing also through 14a, it is screwed into the boss 313. As a result, the speaker protection member 3 is attached to the front side of the speaker 314.
Both are mounted in the state where 18 are piled up, and base board 13B
Fixed to. The inner speaker cover 319 is then placed over it. The inner speaker cover 319
A lead wire opening (not shown) for passing the lead wire 315 to the speaker 314 is formed in the.

Next, the upper decorative lamp relay board (electrical part) 306 will be described. In the upper decorative lamp relay board 306, screws are inserted into four screw holes 306a formed in four corners, and two screws are attached to each of the mounting base board 13A and the mounting base board 13B. ) 321 and 322 are fixed to the mounting base board 13A and the mounting base board 13B. A plurality of decorative lamps 341 are arranged on the upper decorative lamp relay board 306.
Is controlled to light (or blink) according to the game state.
Specifically, when a big hit occurs, ball rental is discharged, pachinko machine 2
The decorative lamp 341 is controlled so as to be lit when the stop state occurs. In addition, a plurality of connectors 342, 343, 34 are provided on the upper decorative lamp relay board 306.
4 and the two connectors 34 arranged on the upper side
Reference numerals 2 and 343 are for relaying wiring from a side decoration body, which will be described later, arranged on the mounting base board 13A and the mounting base board 13B, and the four connectors 344 arranged on the lower side are the mounting base board 13A, This is for relaying wiring from the opening edge decoration bases 215 and 216 (other opening edge decoration bases are not shown in the drawing, and there are no reference numerals) arranged around the inside of the mounting base board 13B. It should be noted that all the electrical components arranged on the mounting board 13 are complicated, and therefore detailed definitions thereof are omitted, but they correspond to the electrical components.

The upper decorative lamp relay substrate 306 is covered with a lamp cover (decorative cover body) 351. The lamp cover 351 is formed in a laterally long shape and is bulged. . The lamp cover 351 is translucent, and the upper decorative lamp relay board 306 is provided.
The lighting lights of the plurality of decoration lamps 341 arranged in the above can be transmitted. The lamp cover 351 has two mounting pieces 352 for one-touch formed at its ends inserted into the mounting base board 13A and the two mounting holes 353 formed in the mounting base board 13B, respectively. It can be attached to the base board 13B with one touch. In this case, the mounting piece 352 of the lamp cover 351 has a small elasticity and has a mounting hole 3
It is formed in a shape that can be locked to 53, and when the mounting piece 352 is inserted into the mounting hole 353, it is locked by elastic force with one touch. Also, the lamp cover 351
A wiring slit 351a (the other wiring slit is not shown) for passing the wirings 305, 315 and the like (including other wirings) is formed on the side of the lamp. Wiring 3 connected to each speaker 304, 314 when covered with cover 351
05 and 315 are prevented from being pressed by the lamp cover 351. A wiring opening (wiring processing means) 361 is formed in the mounting base board 13A, and the wiring opening 361 is formed in the upper decorative lamp relay board 30.
The flat cable 307 for centralized wiring connected to the connector No. 6 is passed through and pulled out to the back side of the mounting base board 13A. As a result, the wirings of various electric components arranged on the mounting base board 13 are collectively relayed to the main body (so-called frame) of the pachinko machine 2.

FIG. 11 shows the speaker 304 and the speaker 3.
14 and the upper decorative lamp relay board 306 are arranged on the mounting base board 13A and the mounting base board 13B, and the flat cable 307 is provided in the wiring opening 361.
It shows the state of passing through. Here, the wirings 305 and 315 from the speakers 304 and 314 are fixed by wiring fixing pieces (wiring processing means) 365 and 366 formed on the mounting base boards 13A and 13B. In addition, FIG. 12 shows a speaker 30.
4, 314 and the upper decorative lamp relay board 306 are covered with the lamp cover 351 and the outer speaker covers (decorative cover bodies) 371 and 372, respectively. The outer speaker covers 371 and 372 are made of resin and sequentially cover the inner speaker cover 309, the speaker protection member 308, and the speaker 304 to protect them. Outer speaker cover 371,
Lead wire openings 371 for passing the lead wires 305, 315 to the speakers 304, 314, respectively, at 372.
a (the other one is not shown) is formed.

Returning to FIG. 10 again, the speaker installation section 30
1, 311 below the side ornament mounting portion 381,
382 is formed, and the side decorative body attaching portion 38 is formed.
The reference numerals 1 and 382 respectively have a plurality of walls 383 and 384 that extend to a certain length and are formed so as to surround the circumference. Here, the one side decorative body attaching portion 381 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 13. In FIG. 13, the side decorative body mounting portion 381 has a shape similar to a triangular shape, and a base 387 on which LEDs 385 and 386 are mounted is provided on the inner side defined by the plurality of walls 383.
Is fixed by screws. That is, a screw is passed through a screw hole 387a formed in the base 387, and is screwed into a boss (fastening means) 388 formed in the side decorative body mounting portion 381 to screw the base 387.
Is fixed. The base 387 is covered with a translucent resin inner cover 389 having a lens function, and the inner cover 389 is further covered with a resin outer cover 390. A front opening 391 is formed in the outer cover 390 so that the front side of the inner cover 389 directly faces. Further, screw holes 390a and 389a for attachment are formed in the outer cover 390 and the inner cover 389, respectively.

In order to attach the outer cover 390 and the inner cover 389 to the side decorative body attaching portion 381, first, the outer cover 390 and the inner cover 389 are overlapped and
A screw is passed through the screw holes 390a and 389a formed in each cover, and is screwed into a boss (fastening means) 392 provided in the side decorative body mounting portion 381. As a result, the base 3
The outer cover 390 and the inner cover 3 in the state where the 87 is incorporated.
Both are fixed to the mounting base board 13A in a state in which 89 are sequentially superposed from the outside. In order to pass the lead wire 315 of the board 387, the lead wire openings 390b and 389b are formed in the outer cover 390 and the inner cover 389, respectively.
Are formed. Also, the outer cover 390 having a large shape
Is firmly fixed to the mounting base board 13A, and a boss (fastening means) 394 provided outside the side decorative body mounting portion 381 is passed through a screw through a mounting portion 393 formed outside the outer cover 390. The outer cover 390 is firmly fixed to the mounting base board 13A by being screwed in.

Here, the LED 3 arranged on the substrate 387
Reference numerals 85 and 386 indicate information on the frame side of the pachinko machine 2, for example, an open display that lights up when the glass frame 12 opens.
It lights up when the prize ball discharge display that lights up when prize balls are discharged, the supply display that lights up when balls are supplied from the island facility, and the like. Information other than these may be displayed. The LEDs 385, 386, the base 387, the inner cover (decorative cover body) 389, and the outer cover (decorative cover body) 390 constitute the side ornament 401 as a whole. On the right side of the pachinko machine 2, a side decoration 40
2 are arranged (see FIG. 1). Furthermore, this FIG.
, The outer speaker cover 371 (the other,
A mounting portion 395 is formed on the outer side of the outer speaker cover 372 as well), and a screw is inserted through the mounting portion 395 into a boss (fastening means) 396 provided on the outer side of the side decorative body mounting portion 381. As a result, the outer speaker cover 371 is attached to the base board 1
It is firmly fixed to 3A. A variety of electrical components arranged on the mounting base board 13 and a lamp cover 351, which incorporates an upper decorative lamp relay base 306, opening edge decoration lenses 231 to 234, left and right side decorations 40.
1. The side decorative body 402 constitutes an electric display means.
The electrical display means and the decorative cover body constitute the decorative means 600 as a whole.

G. Configuration of Back Mechanism of Pachinko Machine Next, the back mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG.
4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a back mechanism of the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 14, as a main back mechanism of the pachinko machine 1, a storage tank 701 for storing balls and a storage tank 7 are provided.
Two guide paths 702 for guiding the balls in 01, a frame relay board (external terminal board) 703, and a ball discharging device 704,
A discharge control circuit board 705, a ball gathering cover 706, an accessory control circuit board 707, a mounting adapter 708 to which a large accessory control circuit board can be attached, and a firing circuit board for performing various controls necessary for ball firing. 709, a base frame 711 of a back mechanism panel on which various unit parts (for example, a storage tank 701) formed of a synthetic resin integrally molded product are attached, and a speaker 712. It should be noted that various unit parts mounted on the base frame 711 and the base frame 711 are collectively referred to as a back mechanism board 720.

The frame relay board 703 relays the input of AC power and the exchange of signals with the hall management device. For example, by providing an external information output terminal for the frame inside, as a variety of information on the frame side in the pachinko machine 1, ball lending related to ball ejection, prize ball information, ball replenishment, ball firing, glass frame 12 Relays the wiring when outputting opening / closing information to the hall management device. The discharge control circuit board 705 is for performing various controls necessary for discharging balls, and the accessory control circuit board 707 is for performing various controls necessary for operation of the accessory on the game board. Also, the accessory control circuit board 707 has a built-in probability setting switch of a probability setting device 824 (see FIG. 15) for changing and setting the jackpot probability. The probability setting device 824 may also change and set the specific symbol probability (probability per universal symbol) of the ordinary symbol display device.

The switch insertion port 731 of the jackpot probability setting switch in the probability setting device 824 is the accessory control circuit board 7.
It is exposed and arranged on the front surface side of 07. Probability setting device 82
4 is, for example, 3 of 1/200, 1/210, 1/220
So that you can change the jackpot probability of the accessory device in stages, 3
Has two contacts. This contact can be operated by a person in charge of the hall, and the set value is displayed on a predetermined display device, but it is kept secret so that it disappears and cannot be seen from the outside after a certain time has passed after the setting. The change in the jackpot probability of the accessory device is not limited to the above three steps, and other changes may be made. In the same way, the probability of hitting a figure is also set, for example, by arranging three contacts so that it can be easily changed from the outside into three stages of ⅕, 1/10, and 1/20, and each switch is interlocked or independently. It may be adjustable. A speaker (first sound output means) 712 is a voice control circuit B 812 provided in the accessory control circuit board 707.
Based on the audio output signal output from (see FIG. 15), mainly the information on the frame side (for example, a winning ball discharge sound, a ball lending sound, an incorrect sound, a stop sound, a supply sound, etc.) is emitted. Only one speaker 712 is arranged.

H. Configuration of Control System Next, FIG. 15 is a block diagram of a control system in the pachinko machine 1. In FIG. 15, this control system is roughly divided, and in a pachinko game, an accessory product IC 801 that performs control necessary particularly for operation of the accessory device, processing of various sensor signals, and the like.
And a CPU 802 which is disposed in the accessory product IC 801 and performs processing necessary for controlling the accessory device, and an accessory product IC 80.
RAM 803, which is arranged in 1 for temporarily storing data necessary for setting and controlling the work area, and the accessory IC 80
ROM 804 storing the control program of 1
A frequency divider circuit 805 that obtains a basic clock for the accessory IC 801 by dividing the crystal oscillation frequency, a power supply circuit 806 that supplies necessary power to the accessory IC 801, and a low-pass filter 807 that receives various information signals. , The signal from the low-pass filter 807 through the bus 808 to the accessory IC
Buffer gate 809 for output to 801 and accessory IC
An output port 810 that receives a signal from 801 via a bus 808, a driver 811 that drives a control signal input through the output port 810 to generate various drive signals and output the various drive signals to each display unit, and the like. A voice control circuit B812 that generates a sound effect necessary for (or may perform voice synthesis), and an amplifier 813 that amplifies a voice signal from the voice control circuit B812. Note that the voice control circuit B 812 is connected to the accessory IC 8 via the bus 808.
01 and the hall management device 850
(Details will be described later) and the discharge / fire control circuit 837 are connected to perform a process of generating a sound effect by these output signals.

The above circuits including the accessory IC 801 are realized by a board unit called accessory control circuit board 707 including a microcomputer arranged at a predetermined position on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The board unit of the microcomputer exchanges control signals and data with the ball lending machine, the island equipment, the management device of the game shop, and the like. Voice control circuit B (first sound control means) 8
12 is a sound effect necessary for the game, based on the output signal from the discharge / launch control circuit 837 and the output signal from the management device 850, mainly information on the frame side (for example, prize ball discharge sound,
Sound relating to ball lending sound, illegal sound, stopping sound, replenishing sound, glass frame opening sound, etc. is generated, and the generated sound effect is amplified by the amplifier 813 and emitted from the speaker 712. In addition to the voice control circuit B812, for example, a voice synthesis IC is provided, and voice synthesis necessary for the information on the frame side (for example,
You may also make a sound that informs you of fraud, "it will be fraudulent"). Although the sound related to stopping the gaming machine is generated based on the output signal from the management device 850, it is not limited to this and other sounds may be used.

Signals from a start switch 821, a count switch 822, a continuation switch (V winning detection switch) 823, and a probability setting device 824 are input to the low-pass filter 807. The low-pass filter 80
With respect to the signal taken into the role-playing IC 801 from No. 7, chattering is prevented in consideration of the time constant of noise and the like by performing processing for reading twice by software in the role-playing IC 801. The start switch 821 detects that a ball has won a start winning opening (for example, an ordinary electric starting opening), and also detects that a ball has won a universal figure starting opening. The distinction between the two is recognized, for example, by dividing the passage of the winning ball. The count switch 822 detects a ball that has won a prize in the variable winning device when the variable winning device opens. The continuation switch 823 is arranged in the variable winning device as a big winning opening, and detects that a ball has won a so-called V winning opening. Each of the above detection switches is composed of a proximity switch and detects a ball based on a change in magnetic force caused by the passage of the ball.

The probability setting device 824 changes and sets the jackpot probability of the special symbol display device, and the setting contents are:
For example: Big hit probability setting details Big hit probability: Setting 3 ... 1/200 Big hit probability: Setting 2 ... 1/210 Big hit probability: Setting 1 ... 1/220 In addition, the universal figure hit probability is set. In this case, for example, the setting contents have the following values. Setting contents of probability of hitting a figure: probability of hitting a figure: setting 3 ………… 1/5 probability of hitting a figure: setting 2 ………… 1/10 probability of hitting a figure: setting 1 ………… 1/20 The above setting rates can also be set by the management device 850 arranged in the management room of the hall. In that case, each probability is remote based on the selection command signal from the selection command signal generation circuit in the management device 850. Is set automatically. The setting contents of each probability are the same as the above. The setting content of each probability is not limited to the above example, and may be other setting content.

From the driver 811, the variable winning device 831
The special winning opening solenoid, various decorative lamps / LEDs 832 of the game board 13, and a control signal are output to the start memory display 833, and although not shown in the drawing, a normal symbol display device, a normal auxiliary winning a prize device The necessary control signal is also output to the electric assist device and the like. Variable winning device 831
The special winning opening solenoid is a variable winning device (attacker) 8
31 is opened, and when the special symbol display 869 is in a big hit state, the big winning opening solenoid is excited for a fixed time or a fixed number of balls in each cycle under the condition of V winning after the first sylk and the attacker opens. . Game board 1
The various decorative lamps / LEDs 832 of 3 include various lamps / LEDs for informing, for example, a hitable ball direction changing member in the game board 13 which can be turned on, and is turned on or blinked appropriately according to the content of the game. Start memory display 8
Reference numeral 33 indicates that the number of balls that have won the starting prize within the range of 4 has been stored. In addition, the control signal from the driver 811 is also output to the opening edge display 834 of the glass frame top decorative portion 841 and the gaming machine upper display 835. Opening edge display 8
34 corresponds to the opening edge decoration body 502, and the gaming machine upper display 835 includes an upper decoration lamp relay board 306, a plurality of decoration lamps 341, and a lamp cover (decoration cover body) 351.

The glass frame decorative portion 841 is provided with the gaming machine upper speakers 304, 314, and the gaming machine function display portion 836, in addition to the opening edge display device 834 and the gaming machine upper display device 835. The gaming machine function display portion 836 is the side decoration body 40.
1 and the side decoration body 402. Output signals B and C are respectively supplied to the gaming machine upper speakers 304 and 314 from a stereo type amplifier 864 in a display control circuit 862 described later, and a stereo sound is emitted based on these output signals B and C. The output signal from the discharge / launch control device 837 and the signal from the management device 850 are input to the gaming machine function display portion 836, and the gaming machine function display portion 836 outputs the output signal from the discharge / launch control device 837 and the management device 850. The necessary information is displayed based on the signal A from. Specifically, the information on the frame side is mainly displayed, for example, information such as prize ball discharge display, ball lending display, illegal display, stoppage display, replenishment display, and glass frame open display. As the display based on the signal A from the management device 850, for example, there is a stop display of the gaming machine. The discharge / launch control device 837 is constituted by each control circuit arranged in the discharge control circuit board 705 and the launch circuit board 709, and exchanges data with the accessory IC 801. . Therefore, the gaming machine function display portion 836
Mainly displays frame side information, but other information may be displayed. Display of information on the side of the accessory, such as big hit display, reach display, pattern change display, fanfare display when big hit occurs, start winning display, count display, special reach display, attacker open display, probability fluctuation display etc. May be.

The accessory IC 801 is connected to the management device 850 through the external information terminal 861 and is also connected to the display control circuit 862. The external information terminal 861 is a terminal for outputting information to the outside of the gaming machine, and the gaming board 1
Various information in 3, such as information about accessory device,
Big hit, lucky no. Unlucky NO. , Jackpot probability set value, lucky NO. And Unlucky NO.
Occurrence rate, jackpot probability setting value, starting mouth winning number, number of rotations of character, cycle number of times of jackpot, illegal information (incorrect due to winning or connector omission) is output to the hall management device 850. Relay the wiring. The management device 850 collects necessary data from a large number of pachinko machines and island facilities installed in the hall, manages the data, and remotely sets the jackpot probability. Further, the management device 850 performs control for displaying necessary information on the gaming machine function display portion 836.

The display control circuit 862 is a voice control circuit A86.
3, amplifier 864, image CPU 865, ROM 86
6, a RAM 867, and a display drive circuit 868. The voice control circuit A (second sound control means) 863 mainly plays sounds related to information on the side of the accessory (game board 13) as game sounds (eg, big hit sound, reach sound, pattern fluctuation sound, fanfare sound when big hit occurs). , Start winning sound, count sound, special reach sound, attacker open sound, probability changing middle sound, etc.) are generated as stereo sounds, and the generated stereo sounds are amplified by the amplifier 864, and the gaming machine upper speaker 304 and the gaming machine upper part are generated. Sound is emitted from the speaker 314. In addition to the voice control circuit A863, for example, a voice synthesizing IC is provided, and voice synthesizing necessary for information on the game board side (for example, a voice at the time of a big hit, "I did it, big hit")
May be performed.

The image CPU 865 is a voice control circuit A86.
While controlling the image displayed on the special symbol display device 869 described later while exchanging data with 3, the output of the image CPU 865 is sent to the display drive circuit 868,
The display drive circuit 868 drives the special symbol display 869 based on the output signal from the image CPU 865. ROM
866 stores the control program of the image CPU 865, character data, etc., and the RAM 867 stores the image C
Used as a work area for PU865. The special symbol display device 869 is composed of a CRT display,
When a ball wins the starting winning opening, the contents of the symbol displayed on the CRT display screen are changed, and the symbol is in a specific profit state (that is, in a special mode game state, for example,
When it becomes a big hit flattery state: "777", etc., it shifts to a big hit game and the variable winning device (attacker) 831 is adapted to be opened. In this way, by dividing the accessory IC 801 for controlling the accessory device and the special symbol display 869 for performing so-called special symbol display control, the burden on the accessory IC 801 is reduced and the player is It is possible to display a special drawing screen with a high effect of.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the sound control circuit B (first sound) for controlling the generation of a specific sound (for example, a winning ball discharge sound, a ball lending sound, an incorrect sound, a stopping sound, a supplementary sound, etc.) Control means) 812 and a special sound (for example, a big hit sound, a reach sound, a pattern fluctuation sound, a fanfare sound when a big hit occurs, a start winning sound, a count sound, a special reach sound, an attacker open sound, a probability variation middle sound, etc.) The generation of various sounds related to the game is controlled by the voice control circuit A (second sound control means) 863 that controls the generation of a specific sound is emitted from the speaker 712, and a special sound (stereo sound) is played in the game. Machine top speaker 304 and game machine top speaker 314
From each is emitted in stereo. Therefore, the following effects can be obtained. (1) Unlike a conventional game machine provided with only one speaker, a plurality of voice control circuits are provided and a plurality of sound output means are arranged, so that a sound effect can be enhanced. . (2) Stereo sound can be emitted by the gaming machine upper speaker 304 and the gaming machine upper speaker 314, and a sense of quality can be provided. (3) In addition, since the game state is produced by stereo sound, it is possible to increase the interest of the player by the spread of the sound and the sound, and to enhance the realism of the game and the expectation of a big hit in terms of the sound. You can direct.

(4) Since the output parts of the two sounds are located at different positions (the game machine upper speakers 304 and 314 are on the upper side and the speaker 712 is on the lower side), different kinds of sounds can be accurately notified. For example, a winning ball discharge sound, a ball lending sound, an illegal sound, a stopping sound, a supply sound, etc. are notified by the lower speaker 712, and a big hit sound, a reach sound, a pattern fluctuation sound, a fanfare sound when a big hit occurs, and a start winning sound. , The count sound, the special reach sound, the attacker open sound, the probability changing middle sound, etc. are reported by the upper gaming machine upper speakers 304, 314, so that the place where the sound is made is different for the player,
You can easily judge different kinds of sounds. (5) Even if the game contents of the gaming machine are diversified and the number of sounds generated is increased accordingly, a plurality of sound control circuits are provided and a plurality of sound output means are arranged, so that a plurality of sounds are reliably generated. can do. For example, even when it is time to generate a plurality of sounds (for example, a big hit sound and a winning ball discharge sound) at the same time, the sound can be output. (6) Even for a sound with a low priority, it is not necessary to invalidate and perform a process that does not occur, and a sufficient sound effect can be performed. (7) Unlike the conventional game machine configuration, it is possible to provide a plurality of speakers in terms of space, so even in a noisy environment inside the game store, a sufficiently effective sound effect can be achieved. Obtainable. (8) In the case of performing a model change of a gaming machine,
Only the game machine upper speaker 304 and the game machine upper speaker 314 on the front side may be replaced, and the lower speaker 712 may be left as it is, so that the model change can be performed at low cost.

It should be noted that the present invention can be realized in various modified modes as described below, which is different from the mode of this embodiment. (A) In the case of a gaming machine belonging to the second type, as a sound to be notified from the upper gaming machine upper speakers 304, 314, a sound effect corresponding to a unique operation of the second type game, such as a blade opening / closing sound, is added. May be. (B) What kind of effect sound is distributed to the upper speaker and the lower speaker is not limited to the mode of this embodiment, and the sound effect may be distributed in any manner. For example, only stereo sound may be output from the stereo type upper speaker. (C) To install the stereo type upper speaker,
The configuration is not limited to that of this embodiment, and other configurations may be used. For example, it may be configured to be attached to a resin front frame or a glass frame. (D) The sound generation control is not limited to the configuration of this embodiment, and other configurations may be used. For example, the function of the first sound control means is realized by the discharge / launch control circuit, and the function of the second sound control means is realized by the control circuit of the game board (the accessory control circuit or the display control circuit). Good.

Another Embodiment of the Present Invention Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, processing by a 1 / f fluctuation signal is added to stereo sound. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the display control circuit 900. In FIG. 16, reference numeral 900 denotes a display control circuit, and the display control circuit 900 includes the circuits of the above-described embodiment,
It has a 1 / f fluctuation signal generation circuit 901 and a fluctuation processing circuit 902. 1 / f fluctuation signal generation circuit 901
Generates a fluctuation signal. Specifically, the amplitude of the power spectrum of each frequency f in the fluctuation signal is approximately 1
Generate a 1 / f fluctuation signal having a frequency component equal to / f. For example, a filter that generates a 1 / f fluctuation signal using a noise signal as an input is used. The 1 / f fluctuation signal generated by the 1 / f fluctuation signal generation circuit 901 is input to the fluctuation processing circuit 902. The fluctuation processing circuit 902 outputs 1 to the output signal of the voice control circuit 863.
Based on the / f fluctuation signal, processing is performed so that the frequency and magnitude of the output signal fluctuate comfortably and output to the amplifier 864.

Here, the 1 / f fluctuation will be described.
Recently, various 1 / f fluctuation rhythms have been found to be suitable for humans. For example, it is considered that the 1 / f noise of the transistor, the beat of the heart, the brain wave, and the pulse of the neuron all have one source. Conversely, it is considered that this 1 / f fluctuation is essential for maintaining the living body. For example, even if the hand clapping can be heard in a constant manner, it is unintentionally struck at an interval of 1 / f fluctuation. Therefore, all human rhythms are 1 / f
It is based on fluctuations. Therefore, by applying this 1 / f fluctuation to create an environment that gives humans a comfortable feeling,
It becomes possible to make the game machine more comfortable. In this embodiment, by applying the principle of 1 / f fluctuation to stereo sound, even if the player plays a game for a long time, a comfortable and pleasant sound can be obtained. In addition, as the sound of the game, it is possible to make the sound comfortable even if a large and powerful volume is produced, and it is possible to ensure the comfort for a long-time game. In particular, the variable sound of the special symbol on the special symbol display 869 often repeats the same sound for a long time, so the 1 / f fluctuation signal processing is effective.

The location of the ball lending machine is not limited to the above example. For example, it may be integrated with the pachinko machine by being provided on the front panel portion or the dish front decorative body portion. Further, the present invention can of course be applied to a pachinko machine that is not equipped with a card reader. The game machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example applied to the pachinko machine of the prepaid card system as in the above embodiment. For example, it can be applied to a credit-type pachinko machine. The game board may have any configuration and model. It can be widely applied to pachinko machines that do not use cards at all, instead of the prepaid card system. It can also be applied to an arrangement ball machine.

[0065]

According to the present invention, a specific sound (for example, a winning ball discharging sound, a ball lending sound, an incorrect sound, a stopping sound, a replenishing sound, etc.)
First sound control means for controlling the generation of a special sound (for example, big hit sound, reach sound, design variation sound, fanfare sound when big hit occurs, start winning sound, count sound, special reach sound, attacker open sound, The generation of various sounds related to the game is controlled by the second sound control means for controlling the generation of the probability-changing middle sound) and the specific sound is emitted from the first sound output means (for example, a speaker), Since the sound (for example, stereo sound) is emitted from the second sound output means (for example, the gaming machine upper speaker), the following effects can be obtained. (1) Unlike a conventional game machine provided with only one speaker, a plurality of voice control means are provided and a plurality of sound output means are arranged, so that a sound effect can be enhanced. . (2) By the second sound control means and the second sound output means, a special sound related to the game can be emitted in stereo,
It can give a high-class feeling. (3) In addition, since the game state is produced by stereo sound, it is possible to increase the interest of the player by the spread of the sound and the sound, and to enhance the realism of the game and the expectation of a big hit in terms of the sound. You can direct.

(4) Since the two sound output parts are located at different positions (for example, the second sound output means is on the upper side and the first sound output means is on the lower side), it is necessary to accurately notify different kinds of sounds. You can For example, a winning ball discharge sound, ball lending sound, fraudulent sound, stop sound, replenishment sound, etc. are reported by the lower speaker, and a big hit sound,
Reach sound, pattern fluctuation sound, fanfare sound when big hit occurs, start winning sound, count sound, special reach sound, attacker open sound, probability fluctuation middle sound, etc. will be announced to the player by the upper speaker, and a sound will be emitted to the player. The location is different and you can easily distinguish different kinds of sounds. (5) Even if the game contents of the gaming machine are diversified and the number of sounds generated is increased accordingly, since a plurality of sound control means are provided and a plurality of sound output means are arranged, a plurality of sounds are reliably generated. can do. For example, even when it is time to generate a plurality of sounds (for example, a big hit sound and a winning ball discharge sound) at the same time, the sound can be output. (6) Even for a sound with a low priority, it is not necessary to invalidate and perform a process that does not occur, and a sufficient sound effect can be performed. (7) Unlike the conventional game machine configuration, it is possible to provide a plurality of speakers in terms of space, so even in a noisy environment inside the game store, a sufficiently effective sound effect can be achieved. Obtainable. (8) In the case of performing a model change of a gaming machine,
Only the second sound output means (for example, two gaming machine upper speakers) on the front side needs to be replaced, and the first sound output means (for example, the lower speaker) can be used as it is, and the model change can be performed at low cost. . (9) By applying 1 / f fluctuation to create an environment that gives a comfortable feeling to humans, it becomes possible to make the gaming machine more comfortable. In this example

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing the entirety of an embodiment of a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a view showing an upper side of a mounting base board of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a view showing a lower side of a mounting base board of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a view showing a right side portion of the mounting base board of the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a state where the glass frame of the embodiment is opened.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a state where the glass frame of the embodiment is closed.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a main part of a glass frame attaching / detaching means of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a mounting base board of the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an opening edge portion decoration lens of the same example.

FIG. 10 is a view showing how the electrical decoration member arranged on the mounting base board of the embodiment is mounted.

FIG. 11 is a view showing a state of a speaker and an upper decorative lamp relay base arranged on the mounting base board of the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a view for explaining a procedure for attaching the electrical decoration member arranged on the attachment base board of the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a view showing a side decoration body according to the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a view showing a back mechanism of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the pachinko machine of the same embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a display control circuit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine 2 Pachinko machine 11 Frame-shaped front frame 12 Glass frame (opening / closing frame) 13 Mounting base board 13A First mounting base board 13B Second mounting base board 13C Third mounting base board 14 Front decorative body 107, 134, 144 base Board fixing member 215, 216 Opening edge decoration base (electrical part) 231-234 Opening edge decoration lens (decorative cover body) 304, 314 Speaker (second sound output means) 306 Upper decorative lamp relay base (electrical part) ) 351 Lamp cover (decorative cover body) 371, 372 Outer speaker cover (decorative cover body) 389 Inner cover (decorative cover body) 390 Outer cover (decorative cover body) 401, 402 Side decorative body 501 Game area partitioning member 502 Opening edge Decorative body (electrical display means) 503 Central opening 6 0 decoration unit 712 first sound output means for 801 roles thereof IC 812 audio control circuit B (first sound control unit) 862 display control circuit 863 voice control circuit A (second sound control unit)

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A game machine capable of generating a plurality of game states and capable of outputting a sound related to a game, a first sound control means for controlling generation of a specific sound related to the game, and a game related to the game. Second sound control means for controlling to generate a special sound, and first sound output based on the output of the first sound control means.
Sound output means, and a second sound output means for outputting sound based on the output of the second sound control means
A sound output means, and a gaming machine provided with. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the first sound output means is arranged in a lower portion of the gaming machine, and the second sound output means is arranged in an upper portion of the gaming machine. . 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second sound output means can generate a stereo sound. 4. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the second sound control means performs control to generate at least a sound related to a game. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first sound control means performs control to generate a sound regarding at least information on a frame side of the gaming machine. 6. The at least one or more of the first sound control means and the second sound control means performs 1 / f processing of a fluctuating sound long heard by a player at a sound control stage. The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 5.